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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1899

Page

3

Mormon Schism Sparks Controversy Over Polygamy Blood Atonement

Kansas City reports a division within the Mormon church between the Josephites and the Brighamites. The Josephites accuse the Utah Brighamites of polygamy and other secret teachings, including the blood atonement, allegedly practiced in the temple. Elder Clapp confirms past discussions but says blood atonement is not known to occur in Utah.

Kansas City Mormon Church Washington Park Brighamites France Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Utah Mr. Shea Adam God Shea East Lake City Salt Lake

Warships to join Dewey tribute in New York parade

Reports from Chehalis show rain damage was less severe than feared with late grain and crops benefiting. In Washington, navy orders push to ready Bancroft Marietta Topeka Nashville Vicksburg Osceola and gunboats Alvarado Sandoval for the September 28 naval demonstration honoring Admiral Dewey.

Chehalis Raing le H. H. Haskell Chehalia Plouring New York Constitution Doston Admiral Dewey Atlantic Squadron

Hawthorne club weighs autumn athletic program changes

The Hawthorne club plans a September boxing bout Jones versus Leonard at Germania hall to boost local interest. New arrivals like A F Birmmene and Lester H Mine join existing athletes as Beattie teams weigh indoor baseball, track, and a proposed city basketball league with University of Wyoming and local clubs.

Jones Mite Leonard Hawthorne Club the Hawkins Mike Laonart Himelf Germania Fecond Seneca Thies Hall Turnverein Ea German Hall Beatticn A. FB. Birmmene Th East Derver High School Lester el Beth C. James Wider Hee Phillie Tseter Heattie Athletic University of Weenton Athletic

Will Elect an Overseer

Salem officials prepare to name a new superintendent of the insane asylum as four candidates—Dr. J. N. Smith of Salem, Dr. J. F. Calbreath of McMinnville, Dr. D. A. Paine the current incumbent, and H. A. Wright of Klamath Falls—contend for the post after Labor Day.

Salem, Or Insane Asylum Institute J. N. Smith Salem J. F. Calbreath McMinnville D. A. Paine H. A. Wright Klamath Falls

Typhoid Fever Rises in Chicago Water Supply Cited

Chicago reports rising typhoid deaths with Dr. Peroulds blaming water pollution. June deaths reach 28, July 41, and August totals unspecified, marking a sharp increase from June.

Chicago Peroulds

Sale of the Ashland mine in Southern Oregon

The Ashland mine property near the city is sold to the Montreal and Spokane capitalists forming the Montreal and Oregon Gold Mines Ltd. The sale is described as the most important quartz mining deal in Southern Oregon history. The new owners plan extensive development immediately and retain valuable quartz mining interests for future work.

Ashland Thieefty Montreal Spokanee Capitaliate Tt Te Histery Oregon Montreal & Oregon Gold Mines, Ltd Northwest Ft. M. Bennett G. FP. Reynolds Ht. V. Winchell HM. Mattern

Postal Matters in Washington Rail Service Change

Washington news notes a plan to replace foot passenger cars with fifty foot cars on the Southern Pacific line from Portland to Ashland. The shift awaits new cars and will begin once ready. Summit in Chehalis County, Washington, gains a post office served by special routing from Kemtay, with Craft named postmaster.

Washington Portand Ashland Southern Pacific Railroad Summit Cheballe County Waeh Kime Tay PY Craft

Railroad work draws many to Snake River grade near Lewiston

Rept. 2 rail road construction on the ORL and N near Lewiston within two miles. A camp was pitched on the north side of the Snake River opposite Vineland. Offers of 250 dollars a day to work on the Snake River railroad grade attract large numbers of laborers from the Northern Pacific Clearwater extension.

Lewiston Idaho ORL & N New Snake River Vineland Northern Pacific Clearwater

Meese Amusements Show Strong Theater Week

The week at Meese theaters shows strong finances and crowd appeal. Jessie Shirley company headlines at Third Avenue with A Daughter of the Empire Trilby and a Daughter of the Regiment drawing large audiences. Beattie theater presents Dan Godfrey’s Britten Guards and vaudeville acts with notable ragtime and colored entertainment.

Jessie Bhcirley Third Avenue Theater Doris Empire Trilby Sam T. Shaw Beattie Theater Dan Godfrey Britten Guards Redfern Kettlewell Campbell Jessie Shirley

Weather forecast for Seattle and vicinity

Tonight and Sunday expect fair skies with south to west winds. Temperatures remain mild with no significant precipitation reported. Area beaches and coastal communities should monitor gusty winds near the coast.

Seattle Vicinity

Regatta on Labor Day Weekend At Elliett Bay

The Biliett Bay Yacht Club plans an annual Labor Day regatta with prizes for multiple events. Competitors from Olympia Tacoma Port Angeles and several British Columbia entrants are listed. Races will run on the Elliett bay course starting at 11 o clock Monday forenoon.

Biliett Bay

From Recruit to Soldier

Vancouver Washington reports slow entry of recruits for the Thirtyfifth Infantry with recruiting stations to close soon. About 600 new recruits bring total personnel to over 1,000, including a detachment of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. Health of the command is excellent with only one percent ill, Col. Phimmer praised for improving discipline and drill, turning raw recruits into trained soldiers in days.

Vancouver Wash Dept Pacific Twenty-fourth Infantry Mick Tet Liew Col Phimmer

Market Quotations Open Quietly as California Goods Arrive

Saturday morning markets opened quiet with buyers awaiting the California boat unloading from last evening. Near term fruit and vegetable prices may shift Sunday. Grain prices declined with 822 offered to the producer. A schooner delivering 15,000 pounds of halibut boosted evening activity. other markets remained firm. Werner's Bend Madison Park partitar tonight.

California

Free Diamond Ring Draw At Daily New York Jewelery Co Sale

The New York Jewelry Co holds daily auctions featuring a free diamond ring at 2 40 pm and a special Rogers’ given ware sale at 3 pm. Attendance is encouraged with multiple free gifts and reserved seating for ladies at 417 Second Avenue. Names of previous winners are listed among the readable fragments.

New York Jewelery Co Rogers Mra Martin Td Maynard Avenue Mra Young Hotel York Mra. Jacobs McDonald Kierk J. BK. Wilton Dallard Jacksin Fifth Avenue Emporium Second Avenue

Globe Wall Paper Co Sues For 75 Dollars In Seattle Court

In King County Washington Globe Wall Paper Company files a suit in Justice Court Duwamish Precinct before Henry Carson. Hearing scheduled September 2 at 9 a m in Seattle. Plaintiff seeks 75 dollars plus interest from July 16 19M for goods sold and delivered. Complaint filed July 15 1999. Harry Carbon J P.

Justice Court Duwamish Henry Carson Juneau Trading Company G. W. F. Johnson M. F. Johnson State of Washington Globe Wall Paper Company Ofce Seattle King County Washington Harry Carbon J. P

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